SD SB229

School districts must obtain voter approval before issuing capital outlay certificates, entering lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts with terms exceeding 10 years

Approval requires at least 60% affirmative vote from district voters

Special elections for these questions must be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March, June, or November

Elections in even-numbered years held in June or November must be combined with regular primary or general elections, with costs shared between the school district and county commissioners

If voters reject the question, the school board may place it on the ballot again at the next available election date